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February 09, 2009, 10:23AM

If you saw the Voices essays on eating disorders and the news story on Ophelia's Place last week, you'll probably want to check out these photos from the "Revolutionizing the Runway" benefit fashion show Sunday in Liverpool. Full story »

February 03, 2009, 11:32AM

Harriet Brown, an assistant professor of magazine journalism at Syracuse University, wrote the following for The Post-Standard. Four years ago, my 14-year-old daughter, Kitty, was diagnosed with anorexia. At the time, I thought anorexia was all "about" control, that anorexic kids starved themselves for attention or because they had no control over other parts of their lives. I thought... Full story »

February 03, 2009, 12:03AM

Four years ago, my 14-year-old daughter, Kitty, was diagnosed with anorexia. At the time, I thought anorexia was all "about" control, that anorexic kids starved themselves for attention or because they had no control over other parts of their lives. I thought anorexia was a life sentence, something my daughter would deal with always. I was wrong on every count.... Full story »

February 02, 2009, 5:02PM

Heather Pauls, a junior at Henninger High School in Syracuse, wrote the following for Voices. I've been living with this problem most of my life. And this problem is anorexia. Millions of people in the world suffer with it each day. Many of them go undiagnosed because they are too scared or embarrassed to ask for help. I know... Full story »

February 02, 2009, 3:55PM

Brittany Jackson, a senior at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, wrote the following for Voices. When I was about 12, there was a boy that I really liked, and we were even dating. But he said that I was fat. Even though I wasn't really fat at all, I believed him. So, I stopped eating. I just... Full story »

February 02, 2009, 2:33PM

Manders Copps, a junior at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, wrote the following for Voices. My high school is renowned for its stellar wrestling team. For three years now, I have watched classmates and friends on the team shrink considerably in pants size as they strive to return the state championship to the school. But at what... Full story »

February 02, 2009, 10:19AM

By Chris Iven, Youth editor The storefront at 407 Tulip Street in the village of Liverpool looks and feels like a cafe. Through the stone facade and up a few steps, you'll notice the mood lighting reflected on the wood floor. You'll find comfy chairs surrounding a fireplace, a table and chairs painted funky and papasans in the bay... Full story »

January 30, 2009, 5:22PM

Lauren Gruenberg, a junior at Manlius Pebble Hill, wrote the following for Voices. Check back Tuesday for more essays from teens about eating disorders. When my preteen years hit, I began to feel increasingly insecure with myself. I didn't have too many friends at my school, and I often felt teased and put down by others. I wanted the... Full story »